Frielendorf

Frielendorf is a community in the Schwalm-Eder district, Hesse, Germany.GeographyLocationThe state-recognized climatic spa of Frielendorf lies 9 km southwest of Homberg on the edge of the Knüllgebirge .Constituent communitiesAlong with the main centre, which bears the same name as the whole municipality, the following centres are also part of Frielendorf:PoliticsMunicipal councilMunicipal council is made up of 31 members. CDU 8 seatsSPD 16 seatsFWGF (citizens' coalition) 7 seats (as of municipal elections held on 26 March 2006)MayorBirger Fey is Frielendorf's mayor.Coat of armsFrielendorf's civic coat of arms might heraldically be described thus: In gules a crenellated tower argent with two small arrow slits, on a three-knolled hill vert, flanked by two rye stalks Or, before the tower a bill hook sable.Town partnershipThe community of Frielendorf maintains a partnership with one other place: Kleinschmalkalden, ThuringiaCulture and sightseeingMuseumsIn the museum shop with its exhibit about the Frielendorf coalmine, one can learn about the community's history and about brown coal mining in and around the village.The Verna Village Museum has exhibits relating to home décor, chattels and hand tools.